He went on to say that the mental health legislation from the Scottish Executive is recognised internationally from the way that it promotes the rights of patients and carers in order to aid recovery.

"The Act also places a duty on councils to support access to the arts, culture and recreational activities in their area for people with mental ill-health to increase social inclusion," Mr Macdonald added.

The executive has recently launched a 'see me' anti-stigma television advertising campaign to change people's attitudes to mental illness.

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